Cricket
Ashes on free TV moves a step closer
The prospect of Ashes cricket returning to free-to-air TV moved a step closer last night after the Government broadly accepted a "persuasive" set of recommendations made by David Davies' report.
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James Lawton: If Strauss is not top of the order, it proves BBC award has lost its way
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Six months before the Ashes England were rudderless and then humiliated in Jamaica
Australia hold on for Test draw new
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Australia held on to claim a battling draw against West Indies in the second Test in Adelaide.
Pietersen's battle to find form hampered by bad weather
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Anderson and Sidebottom injuries clear up but England look undercooked for Tests
Benson to explain Adelaide walk-out
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Mark Benson's future as a leading umpire is expected to be clarified today after talks with his International Cricket Council superiors. Benson, 51, left the second Test between Australia and West Indies after the first day without a reason being given.
England seek the benefit of Gooch's experience
Monday, 7 December 2009
The game's all-time leading run-scorer is in South Africa to give his batting wisdom to his younger compatriots ahead of their tough Test series
Umpire walks out on Test match after referrals row
Monday, 7 December 2009
Umpire Mark Benson is reported to have quit the Adelaide Test over TV replays
Pietersen relaxed about hot reception
Monday, 7 December 2009
Kevin Pietersen will be happy to carry on playing the 'pantomime villain' for South African crowds - because it makes him laugh.
Test Round-Up: Tendulkar delights as India sit on top of the world
Monday, 7 December 2009
Indiahave leapfrogged South Africa to become the world's No 1 ranked side following their victory over Sri Lanka by an innings and 24 runs in Mumbai yesterday.
India top rankings after beating Sri Lanka
Sunday, 6 December 2009
Zaheer Khan completed a five-wicket haul as India defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 24 runs in the final Test in Mumbai, the home side achieving victory inside the first hour on day five.
Buoyant England still need Wright stuff
Sunday, 6 December 2009
Davies earns call-up as real Test starts for tourists who have a spring in their step despite Anderson's injury worry
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